Bryan Schwartz

Bryan Schwartz is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona’s College of Law, specializing in legal writing and criminal law. He teaches in the nationally ranked legal writing program (#8 by U.S. News & World Report) and has prior experience as a Visiting Associate Professor at George Washington University Law School and an adjunct professor at William S. Boyd School of Law. Before academia, he served as Chief Deputy District Attorney in Las Vegas, focusing on Domestic Violence and Special Victim Units, and clerked for Nevada Supreme Court’s Mark Gibbons.

Education:

• J.D. from University of Nevada, Las Vegas (William S. Boyd School of Law) - 2013
• B.A. from University of Redlands - 2010

Research Interests: Criminal law and procedure, legal writing pedagogy, victim advocacy in criminal justice systems, forensic science policy, and domestic violence prosecution strategies. His work addresses systemic challenges like sexual assault kit backlogs and improving survivor re-engagement mechanisms.

Publications: Recent articles focus on criminal justice reform, legal education innovation, and forensic policy. Notable works include studies on peer review methodologies in academia and thematic teaching techniques using high-profile trials.

Professional Background: Combines 10+ years of prosecutorial experience with academic roles. Current projects emphasize bridging practical legal skills and theoretical scholarship.